Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hair Salon in Seattle Since 1985
Salon Joseph has been a trusted name in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood since 1985, dedicated to providing exceptional hair care through a team of highly skilled professionals. Our approach begins with listening to each client's unique needs, ensuring personalized service that enhances natural beauty and boosts confidence. With decades of combined experience, our stylists stay at the forefront of industry trends through continuous education and training.We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where clients feel valued and inspired. Our commitment to quality extends beyond individual services to community engagement, supporting local nonprofits and fostering a sense of belonging. Recently reunited with co-founder Rory McGowan, we continue to evolve while maintaining the artistry and expertise that have defined our salon for nearly 40 years.
Services
Haircuts
Color Services
Balayage
Keratin Treatments
Styling Services
Conditioning Treatments
Permanent Waves
Special Occasion Updos
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of expertise in precision hair cutting and styling.
- Our team includes certified specialists in balayage, keratin treatments, and dimensional color.
- We provide personalized consultations to create styles tailored to your lifestyle.
- Our stylists undergo continuous advanced training in the latest techniques.
- We maintain a welcoming, neighborhood-focused atmosphere with convenient parking.
What people say
Hair cutting master
Exceptional precision
Delighted with excellence
Relaxing experience
Fantastic colonists
Services
Haircuts
Precision haircuts tailored to your face shape, hair type, and lifestyle. Our stylists combine technical mastery with artistic vision to create manageable, timeless styles. Consultations ensure your cut complements your natural texture and personal aesthetic while maintaining healthy hair growth.
Balayage
Hand-painted highlighting technique that creates natural, sun-kissed dimension. Our specialists customize color placement to enhance your features and maintain hair health. The result is low-maintenance, graduated color that grows out beautifully with minimal touch-ups required.
Keratin Treatments
Advanced smoothing solutions that reduce frizz and curl while protecting hair integrity. Treatments last up to six months, leaving hair silky, shiny, and easier to style. Our stylists use premium formulas that nourish hair during the straightening process.
Special Occasion Updos
Custom updos for weddings, galas, and formal events. Our team creates elegant, long-lasting styles that complement your attire and facial structure. Consultations include trial sessions to perfect your look before the big day.
Dimensional Color
Custom color blends that add depth and movement to your hair. Our specialists combine highlights and lowlights to create natural-looking contrast that enhances your features. The process uses ammonia-free formulas to maintain hair health and vibrancy.
People
Joseph Abolafia
Owner
Seattle native with 30+ years in the industry, trained at Tony & Guy Academy. Known for creative design and commitment to staff education. Reunited with original partner Rory McGowan to continue shaping Salon Joseph's legacy.
Rory McGowan
Stylist
Co-founder returning after 30 years at Coupe Rokei. Specializes in three-dimensional artistry and owns a skincare line. Brings global experience from photo shoots, runway shows, and international classes.
Jennifer
Stylist
Gene Juarez Academy graduate with French cutting technique expertise. Specializes in balayage and brings urban-inspired fashion sense to her work. Joined Salon Joseph in 2012 after Robert Leonard Salon apprenticeship.
Michelle Clifton
Stylist
East Coast transplant with Beverly Hills experience. Certified in Hairdreams extensions and advanced color techniques. Focuses on creating personalized volumizing solutions for clients seeking enhanced hair density.
Konnie Nelson
Stylist
Seattle native with 37 years in the industry. Expert in Vidal Sassoon method and nature-inspired color. Joined Salon Joseph in 2020 after working with renowned stylists, bringing meticulous attention to detail and client care.
Questions
What services does Salon Joseph offer?
We provide haircuts, coloring services, balayage, dimensional color, keratin treatments, permanent waves, styling services, and conditioning treatments for all hair types.
How can I book an appointment?
Book through our website or call us directly at 206-285-1113. We also offer special appointments outside regular hours when available.
What makes your stylists qualified?
Our team includes graduates from top academies with decades of combined experience, ongoing advanced training, and certifications in specialized techniques like Hairdreams extensions.
Are there parking options nearby?
Yes, we offer plenty of free on-street parking in the Queen Anne neighborhood with additional nearby amenities.
What hair products do you carry?
We retail Keune, R+Co, and La Biosthetique product lines to maintain salon-quality care between appointments.
Reviews (7)
Beryl Pittman
Jun 27, 2020
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I am proud to be (I think) Joseph's most long-distance client! I live in North Carolina, and when visiting my son in Seattle over 2 years ago, I found myself in serious need of a cut-and-color. After a bit of research, I learned that Joseph is one of the most respected stylists in Seattle. I was miraculously able to get an appointment on short notice -- and I've never looked back. In the two years since then, I've had my hair done only twice by a stylist in my home town! (My son thinks I'm still coming to visit him :-)) Joseph is skillful and patient; he always allows plenty of time for my appointment; best of all, he's a great listener -- when I request a certain length or style or color, I know that I won't end up with any unwanted surprises.
Michael Kay
Jun 25, 2020
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Robin did a brilliant job, both in helping me design a hairstyle for my personal brand, and in executing the cut. Thank you Robin! Very fair price too, at 36$ for a men's cut and shampoo.
Brian Langsted
May 28, 2020
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First time back to the salon after their reopening. I was really impressed. The cleanliness, the safety measures in place, the social distancing, and more importantly the positive vibe. They really showed me they care about their clients health and safety as much as they care about their own. Temp was immediately taken as I came in, they have a hand sanitizer station and ask that you clean your hands, have clients review a list of symptoms and confirm you are feeling healthy, and watching my stylist, Emily, clean down her station after we were finished was great to see. She also made a point of showing how she disinfects all her equipment. I completely feel safe going to this salon now, just I have loved going for the past 25 years. Great job, Salon Joseph!
Robby Grant
Feb 25, 2020
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I usually go and take whichever stylist is available during that day. Every time I've been so happy with my hair. Everyone there is so nice too!
Monica F.
Dec 13, 2019
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Joseph redid my hair as promised! the cut is great and looks good even unwashed. He was very thoughtful about it and touched up my highlights as well!
Genesis M.
Jul 10, 2019
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I've been going to Salon Joseph for two years now. I've been delighted to try all the staff here and nothing but excellence have I experienced! This is THEE neighborhood spot! My current stylist is Emily and she has taken me on an amazing hair journey. My hair is healthy and happy because of her and I have the exact beautiful blonde that I've always wanted! She cuts my hair in a flowing beautiful manner that is pure art form! I am HOOKED on Salon Joseph! Thank you Emily! Go see her she is fantastic!
Carly Jordan
Jun 21, 2019
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I will forever return to this place! Joseph is the sweetest kindest person I have ever met. He fixed my hair on a day they were closed and he gave me some treatment conditioner to take home. Happy I walked into this place!
